Page 30 | To not use proper spellings when naming your child

Catterpillarsflipflops · 2025-03-19T18:17:05+00:00

Am I being unreasonable to think it's ridiculous to use a funky spelling of a normal name. I spent today dealing with lost paperwork for a child as the person that took the details didn't think to check the spelling as there is no other spelling of the name. It looks silly and just causes no end of problems for the child. It also disadvantages them as straight away people get an image of what the child is like. I've seen Jaymz Ezmay Lil-leigh

RominaDina · 19/03/2025 19:57

waterproofed · 19/03/2025 19:49

It’s a Polish spelling.

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@tulippa - here's another one!

SockFluffInTheBath · 19/03/2025 19:56

Catterpillarsflipflops · 19/03/2025 19:53

It's not jydhingvtge child. However, multiple studies show that there is a correlation between names and social class and educational outcome and also how school/ employers view you.

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Unfortunately, yes. Easy flag for teachers of children likely to need additional support (apple not falling far from the tree).

Snorlaxo · 19/03/2025 19:55

I saw a post on here a few years ago where the mum was upset that people couldn’t pronounce her DD’s name correctly. People like the HV were pronouncing Elle as “L” rather than “Ellie. I wonder if she changed the spelling or pronunciation ?

Hotflushesandchilblains · 19/03/2025 19:55

Unfortunately, I think sometimes odd spellings are because people dont know the correct spelling and cant be bothered to look it up.

Rufus27 · 19/03/2025 19:54

DazzyRascale · 19/03/2025 19:19

Surely a super common name (eg less ubiquitous Evie, Emily etc) would be much less of an identification risk than a unique name though?

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Really hard to explain without giving too much info - the name was already v unusual, we weren’t allowed to change it, so we changed it phonetically if that makes sense?

BogRollBOGOF · 19/03/2025 19:53

tulippa · 19/03/2025 19:51

Yes I have already been corrected by multiple people. Thank you. I have learnt something new today. 🙂

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You're being very patient about it!

Counsel the cheack

RichardMarxisinnocent · 19/03/2025 19:53

tillytoodles1 · 19/03/2025 19:48

So why's it wrong? Llay is a place near me and its pronounced as Cly.

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Because the letter ll in Welsh isn't pronounced as cl, it's pronounced as in the video I posted. See also, Llandudno, the Llan in that is not pronounced as Clan.

tulippa · 19/03/2025 19:53

Tweensandterribletwos · 19/03/2025 19:52

That’s just how a lot of Slavic language speaking countries would spell it. Not everyone in the U.K. was born here/has fully British roots or has English as a first language (just in case you were unaware of that 🙄)

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Yes I have already been corrected by multiple people. Thank you. I have learnt something new today. 🙂

PresidentBarklett · 19/03/2025 19:53

Catzpyjamas · 19/03/2025 19:47

I love that you keep replying ❤️

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I do too, with the exact same polite post. It's a masterclass in how to gracefully acknowledge a mistake, whilst very gently making all the people who can't be arsed to rtft look a bit silly.

Original poster

Catterpillarsflipflops · 19/03/2025 19:53

2025willbemytime · 19/03/2025 19:51

People who judge someone, especially a child, on the basis of their name and or how it's spelt is being very very stupid. The child didn't name themselves.... they aren't the ones who potentially need judging.

It's not jydhingvtge child. However, multiple studies show that there is a correlation between names and social class and educational outcome and also how school/ employers view you.

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TrixieFatell · 19/03/2025 19:52

FrodoBiggins · 19/03/2025 19:49

Kiran and Kieran are pronounced (slightly) differently, as my niece Kiran (Indian) is constantly trying, and tbh giving up on, telling people

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Sorry I quoted the wrong post

Tweensandterribletwos · 19/03/2025 19:52

tulippa · 19/03/2025 18:34

I work somewhere where there is a sign to contact Kacper if you need a certain thing doing. I spent months thinking that's an unusual name until I realised it was a funky spelling of Casper. Parents obviously didn't know the letter c only makes 's' when followed by i, e or y.

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That’s just how a lot of Slavic language speaking countries would spell it. Not everyone in the U.K. was born here/has fully British roots or has English as a first language (just in case you were unaware of that 🙄)

grumpygrape · 19/03/2025 19:52

tulippa · 19/03/2025 19:42

Yes I have already been corrected by multiple people. Thank you. I have learnt something new today. 🙂

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If there was a £5 fine for all the posters after the first one advising you regarding it being Polish, you could retire 😉

Cumberlandsausagedog · 19/03/2025 19:52

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 19/03/2025 19:50

I know an Aimmiee (that is the spelling). Apparently "it's classier with more letters".

A common misconception it seems.

waterproofed · 19/03/2025 19:52

waterproofed · 19/03/2025 19:49

It’s a Polish spelling.

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Mortified. Should have RTFT.

BeholdOurButterStinketh · 19/03/2025 19:52

LushLemonTart · 19/03/2025 19:03

I read that as eh von.

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She'll experience a catalogue of misspellings in her lifetime.

HobnobsChoice · 19/03/2025 19:52

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 19/03/2025 18:40

I saw Eliasz yesterday.

This is a Polish spelling of Elijah

Jennaveeve · 19/03/2025 19:52

My personal favourite is Feebee.

2025willbemytime · 19/03/2025 19:51

People who judge someone, especially a child, on the basis of their name and or how it's spelt is being very very stupid. The child didn't name themselves.... they aren't the ones who potentially need judging.

tulippa · 19/03/2025 19:51

waterproofed · 19/03/2025 19:49

It’s a Polish spelling.

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Yes I have already been corrected by multiple people. Thank you. I have learnt something new today. 🙂

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 19/03/2025 19:50

I know an Aimmiee (that is the spelling). Apparently "it's classier with more letters".

waterproofed · 19/03/2025 19:49

tulippa · 19/03/2025 18:34

I work somewhere where there is a sign to contact Kacper if you need a certain thing doing. I spent months thinking that's an unusual name until I realised it was a funky spelling of Casper. Parents obviously didn't know the letter c only makes 's' when followed by i, e or y.

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It’s a Polish spelling.

tulippa · 19/03/2025 19:49

Catzpyjamas · 19/03/2025 19:47

I love that you keep replying ❤️

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I am very bored on a delayed train journey. I am genuinely pleased to have learnt about the spelling though and won't make the same mistake again.

FrodoBiggins · 19/03/2025 19:49

Decorhate · 19/03/2025 19:25

@oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends I’ve come across several names that in terms of how they sound, could be the same. Eg Kieran/Kiran. Ken and Sean both with similar sounding Chinese names. Tara common in Ireland and India.

Kiran and Kieran are pronounced (slightly) differently, as my niece Kiran (Indian) is constantly trying, and tbh giving up on, telling people

tillytoodles1 · 19/03/2025 19:48

RichardMarxisinnocent · 19/03/2025 19:38

It's absolutely not pronounced Cly. This is an explanation of how to pronounce it

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So why's it wrong? Llay is a place near me and its pronounced as Cly.